Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/02/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Vaishali, Bihar |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Upendra Kushwaha
03/03/2026
Upendra Kushwaha was named the NDA-supported candidate for the Rajya Sabha election from Bihar. The nomination ended speculation about his next political move and indicated continued alliance support for his parliamentary ambitions.
30/01/2026
Upendra Kushwaha named MLA Alok Kumar Singh as the new president of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha's Bihar unit. The appointment was made after the party dissolved its state unit following the recent assembly polls to reconstitute it. The move was widely seen as an effort to ease internal dissent within the party.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Upendra Singh |
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| Full name | Upendra Kumar Singh |
| Known as | Upendra Kushwaha |
| Current roles | National President, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (2026-29); Member of Rajya Sabha (from 27/08/2024) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | R. A. S. High School in Hazrat Jandaha, Bihar |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 26/02/1982 |
Family
| Wife | Snehlata Sinha (Politician) |
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| Children | One son and one daughter |
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| Son | Deepak Prakash (Minister in the Bihar state cabinet) |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Bolero |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Upendra Kushwaha is an Indian politician and a member of the Bihar Legislative Council. | |
| 2. He is a former Member of Parliament. | |
| 3. Kushwaha was also a former member of the Rajya Sabha. | |
| 4. He is the leader of his own party, the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party. | |
| 5. Kushwaha studied with Karpoori Thakur, a former Bihar Chief Minister. | |
| 6. He learned the political ropes from Indian activist Jayaprakash Narayan. | |
| 7. Kushwaha previously worked as a lecturer in the politics department at Samata College. | |
| 8. He added 'Kushwaha' to his name on Nitish Kumar's suggestion. | |
| 9. His approximate net worth is Rs. 67 lakhs. | |
| 10. He represents the Kushwaha caste in Magadh and Shahabad divisions of Bihar. | |
| 11. His profession is listed as Agriculturist in addition to being a politician. | |
| 12. He is the founder and president of Rashtriya Lok Morcha. | |
| 13. He is an advocate for social justice, education, and the rights of backward classes. | |
| 14. He is the founder and president of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, which he formed in 2023 after leaving Janata Dal (United). |
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